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  • At Ready Set Prep, preparation is not limited to lessons alone. Our approach is structured and comprehensive, aligning with and exceeding English National Curriculum standards while preparing children to excel in competitive entrance exams.

    We ensure that every child is supported through a carefully designed framework that includes:

    • Targeted sessions tailored to individual and group needs

    • High-quality resources that reinforce and extend learning

    • Strategic application of knowledge through practice, feedback and reflection

    • Exam strategy and time management techniques

    • Critical thinking and problem-solving development

    • Stretching academic potential beyond the classroom

    This integrated approach ensures that children are not only meeting age-related expectations but are also equipped to thrive in high-pressure academic environments.

  • We offer:

    • Individual tuition for personalised academic support

    • Small group sessions to encourage collaboration, confidence and peer learning

    • Holiday workshops and mock assessments to simulate real exam conditions

    All sessions are led by experienced tutors who share our ethos of nurturing curiosity, resilience and academic excellence.

  • We work with children from diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds, helping them adapt to the UK system with clarity and care. Our tutors are skilled in bridging academic and cultural gaps, ensuring every child feels confident and supported.

  • We believe in working closely with families. Parents receive:

    • Regular feedback and performance reviews

    • Clear goal setting and progress updates

    • Guidance on supporting their child’s learning at home and navigating school visits and interviews

Helping children build confidence, academic strength and a lifelong love of learning.

Ready Set Prep provides high-quality preparation for children aged 4+ to 11+ as they work towards entry into some of the UK’s most competitive independent schools. Drawing on proven methods, carefully designed programmes, and a deep understanding of selective school expectations, we help every child progress with confidence and purpose.

Founded by experienced educator Matthew Greenaway, our team supports families across London, the UK, and internationally through one-to-one tutoring both in-person and online, small group classes, workshops and interview preparation.

Whether your child is preparing for school assessments or seeking to strengthen their academic foundations, our teaching is structured, warm, and academically rigorous – designed to bring out the very best in every learner.

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About Ready Set Prep

Preparation that powers progress

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    Tailored One-to-One Tutoring

    We offer personalised one-to-one tuition designed to build confidence and support progress in the key subjects required for school success. Our experienced tutors focus on English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Interview Preparation - equipping pupils with the academic foundations and critical thinking skills needed for selective school entry and long-term achievement.

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    Exclusive Holiday Workshops

    Our exclusive Holiday Workshops provide focused support in exam technique, confidence building, and enrichment activities to keep learning purposeful during school breaks. Through small-group, no bigger than 6 to 10 at a time, we help pupils strengthen core skills, develop resilience under timed conditions, and and stay motivated with varied and engaging academic challenges.

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We’ve helped secure places in

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What families say

“Matthew transformed our son’s confidence within weeks. He went into his 7+ assessments smiling — something we never thought possible.”

— Parent of Year 2 Pupil

“The structure, the feedback, the calmness… everything about this support was exceptional.”
— Parent of 8+

“We were overwhelmed before we found Ready Set Prep. Matthew made the process clear, manageable, and genuinely positive.”

— Parent of Year 7+